“College, Career and Life Readiness" means that individuals possess the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in life after high school and to thrive in their community.
- Engineering & Industrial Technology
- Science & Health
- Business, Finance, & Information Technology
- Arts & Communications
- Human Services
BACKGROUND
Formation
- In early 2016, Drs. Aldo Jackson (Erie County Technical School) and Jim Tracy (Girard School District) hosted a meeting of school districts and community stakeholders to discuss career pathways development. The National Center for College & Career Transitions (NC3T) was the main presenter.
- Local districts expressed interest in exploring formation of a countywide career pathways system.
- Erie Together was asked by districts to facilitate, based on proven successful history and collective impact approach.
- NC3T offered technical assistance.
Structure
- All Erie County districts were invited to participate; most are actively engaged.
- Industry Advisory Groups comprised of local businesses are being established for each of five PA state-designated career pathways, including: (1) Engineering & Industrial Technology (already launched); (2) Science and Health; (3) Business, Finance and Information Technology; (4) Arts and Communications; and (5) Human Services.
- Additional participating stakeholders include:
General Process
- Convened and formed the Leadership Team for the Erie County Career Pathways Alliance (ECCPA)
- Defined short and long-term goals
- Developed ECCPA mission and vision
- Developed “plan” to achieve goals based on NC3T Pathways System Framework
- Began implementing the plan (work is ongoing)
Mission: To implement a countywide career pathways system that successfully prepares Erie County students for post-secondary education and training and future careers.
Vision: A community where all students graduate high school on time, with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in life after high school and to thrive in their community.
For more information, contact Mary Bula (maryerietogether@gmail.com)
